Senior Relay Technician - DE/PA Region

About the role

This role supports the regulated electric transmission business of LS Power. It involves protective relaying and SCADA/communication systems at newly constructed transmission facilities.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering schematics and technical literature pertaining to electrical transmission protection systems and associated communication equipment
• Support the preventative maintenance program for transmission protective relay systems
• Maintain accurate records including test results, drawings and maintenance documentation on associated equipment and devices
• Aid in event investigations by retrieving relay fault records and operational data from field devices
• Maintain and update relay settings and SCADA system configurations as directed by engineering
• Support construction projects through testing and commissioning of substation equipment, including field apparatuses, protective relay systems, SCADA and communication systems
• Routinely interface with vendors, interconnected utilities, contractors and consultants in the performance of daily responsibilities
• Develop customized test plans for relays and SCADA equipment using specialized software
• Utilize various test sets to perform functional system tests on relays and other intelligent electronic devices
• Capable of performing and directing substation apparatus maintenance and commissioning procedures for breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches and other equipment and components
• Requires frequent local travel, some overnight trips and subject to 24 hour, on-call duty assignment

Qualifications

• Hold a certification in a technical or vocational training program as a relay or substation technician
• Have 7+ years of relevant experience with an electrical utility or testing services contractor
• Be an expert understanding of protective relaying, communication, metering, and SCADA systems
• Be familiar with specialized technical software and test equipment utilized for substation maintenance activities
• Hold knowledge and understanding of applicable NERC compliance standards and electric utility business operating practices (a plus)
• Be a self-motivated, disciplined individual that possesses effective skills necessary for the job
• Be a confident communicator, organized, critical thinker
• Possess a strong knowledge of substation operations, maintenance and troubleshooting